An Algorithmic Methodology
CHAPTER 82 An Algorithmic Methodology Michael J. DePalma, Curtis W. Slipman Lumbosacral radiculopathy is defined as the neurophysiologic dysfunction of the nerve roots affecting both motor and sensory fibers in…
Kyphoplasty Technique
CHAPTER 33 Kyphoplasty Technique Amir H. Fayyazi, Frank M. Phillips INTRODUCTION Pathologic vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) are a leading cause of disability and morbidity in patients with osteoporosis, multiple myeloma,…
Surgical Decompression for Foraminal Stenosis
CHAPTER 61 Surgical Decompression for Foraminal Stenosis Mark A. Knaub, Douglas S. Won, Harry N. Herkowitz INTRODUCTION Cervical spondylosis is a common, occasionally disabling condition that occurs as a consequence…
Acute Intervention and Return to Play
CHAPTER 128 Acute Intervention and Return to Play Wesley Smeal, Joel Press INTRODUCTION As a team physician, one has an opportunity to work with and treat athletes. Being a team…
Therapeutic Injections and Radiofrequency Denervation
CHAPTER 116 Therapeutic Injections and Radiofrequency Denervation Way Yin INTRODUCTION For more than 70 years, the sacroiliac joint complex has been implicated as a significant and discreet structural source of…
Neural Scarring
CHAPTER 104 Neural Scarring David W. Chow INTRODUCTION Of the myriad causes of failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS), neural scarring has been reported to be the cause of failed back…
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain Management Implantation Techniques
CHAPTER 30 Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain Management Implantation Techniques Giancarlo Barolat INTRODUCTION The fact that electricity might beneficially affect painful conditions has been known since antiquity.1–4 Spinal cord…
Fusion – Minimally Invasive Techniques
CHAPTER 132 Fusion – Minimally Invasive Techniques Hoang Le, Issada Thongtrangan, Daniel H. Kim INTRODUCTION Minimally invasive spinal surgery strives to achieve the goals of surgery while minimizing the iatrogenic…
Side Effects and Complications of Injection Procedures: Anticipation and Management
CHAPTER 20 Side Effects and Complications of Injection Procedures: Anticipation and Management Kenneth P. Botwin, Lee Ann Brown, Durgadas Sakalkale, Robert Savarese INTRODUCTION This chapter will focus on reviewing the…
Return to Competition Following Prolonged Injury
CHAPTER 130 Return to Competition Following Prolonged Injury Brian Krabak, Evan Minkoff INTRODUCTION Athletes can experience a variety of spinal injuries depending upon the nature of the sporting activity. Most…
